Level 2 History
12HI Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms S. Lamond.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel One History is not a prerequisite. A good attitude and an inquiring mind is.
History is a literacy based subject.
It is best suited to students who have gained NCEA Reading and Writing Literacy credits.
Understanding the past helps us understand the world we live in today.
Our Year 12 History course is based on the theme Responding to Challenge - how political and social turmoil has shaped our world.
The contexts we study are based on this. Student choice determines the final selection of topics.
- Protest in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- case studies include anti-Vietnam War, 1981 Springbok Tour, Homosexual Law Reform, anti nuclear campaigns, Māori land rights and the Second Wave of Feminism. - The rise of nuclear superpowers - USA and USSR - The world on the brink of World War III
- case studies include the Cuban Missile Crisis, building of the Berlin Wall, Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Vietnam War.
Level 2 History builds on the skills developed at Level 1. These include analysing primary and secondary sources, recognising perspectives, recognising significance, analysing causes and consequences, and undertaking research.
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Assessment Information
Students are able to gain UE Literacy (in both reading and writing) in Level 2 History.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete all three internal achievement standards.
While students are encouraged to select one external achievement standard, some may wish to enter two.
History is a very versatile subject. It supports multiple learning and career pathways.
Many History students go on to pursue careers in areas including law, journalism, policy development and research. History skills are transferable in many other areas including medicine, commerce, management, arts and anthropology.
Animator/Digital Artist, Chemist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Automotive Technician, Electrical Engineer, Minister of Religion, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Records Adviser, Environmental Engineer, Fishery Officer, Food Technologist, Game Developer, Gardener, Photographer, Policy Analyst
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStudents require a laptop as much of the learning is online.
Basic stationery - a folder and refill - is also required for writing and storing notes and activities.